Davido plans to buy back music masters from Sony before retirement

Nigerian singer Davido has revealed plans to buy back his music masters from Sony before retirement, emphasizing that ownership is crucial in the music industry. In an episode of The Long Form podcast, the artist explained that while he has a good contract, controlling his masters will allow him to assign royalties to his children even after he retires. "I plan to get my masters back from Sony soon. With that I can give each of my kid songs they will keep earning royalties from even after I retire," he stated. The artist added that the business side of music should be taken seriously by artists seeking long-term security in their careers. This move reflects a growing trend among successful musicians reclaiming control of their work from major labels, potentially setting a precedent for Nigerian artists negotiating future contracts.

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